The Independent (UK)

Walking experts reveal the number of daily steps you need to boost health – and it’s not 10,000

The 10,000-steps-a-day target is a myth (there's no single ideal step count) and the real goal is simply moving more every day. In this article, Dr. Milica compares walking to eating and sleeping, a non-negotiable daily activity that affects nearly every system in the body, combating pain, anxiety, depression, blood sugar dysregulation, and cognitive decline. She advises thinking of it like a vitamin: "something you take every single day that will benefit today's wellness and tomorrow's longevity, with even 500-step micro walks shown to improve brain blood flow, mood, creativity, and digestion. Read the full article here!